Dateline: April 28, 2005

Chadwick claims 2005 Turkey King title

By Roger Estlack, Clarendon Enterprise

Billy Chadwick is the new ruler of the roost following his coronation as the 2005 Donley County Turkey King last Saturday.

Chadwick easily defeated Janie Hill and Gay Tibbets to claim the crown and succeed former king Tommy Hill as part of the annual Donley County Turkey Strut Festival.

Chadwick also led the field of candidates when his team won the mattress race down Kearney Street.

But the king fell short when it came to the costume competition. Tibbets took top honors in that category with Hill coming in second.

In other activities, Harlo Burlin won the kids’ competition for the best turkey costume, and Destination Donley County Tourism officials say they raised about $500 to help attract visitors to the local community.